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    Sandals Next To Large Empty Swimming Pool In Palm Springs, California; Sandals Next To Large Empty Swimming Pool In Palm Springs, California;
    View of Golf Resort in Palm Springs California; View of Golf Resort in Palm Springs California;
    Sacramento Capitol Building in California; Sacramento Capitol Building in California;
    Topiary Garden, Lotusland Topiary Garden, Lotusland
    Oceano Dunes; Oceano Dunes;
    Black Olive trees with ripening fruit in California; Black Olive trees with ripening fruit in California;
    My lonely little fishing  boat setting on the Calm clear water in lake Tahoe, with Trees and Mountains in the background; My lonely little fishing  boat setting on the Calm clear water in lake Tahoe, with Trees and Mountains in the background;
    MONTEREY, CA/USA: DECEMBER 10: Monterey Wharf and Marina where fishing, sport and tourism combine to play vital economic roles in the vitality of Monterey Bay, California. December 10, 2012.; MONTEREY, CA/USA: DECEMBER 10: Monterey Wharf and Marina where fishing, sport and tourism combine to play vital economic roles in the vitality of Monterey Bay, California. December 10, 2012.;
    Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is a museum which was established on Memorial Day 1986 to document the history of surfing[; Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is a museum which was established on Memorial Day 1986 to document the history of surfing[;
    Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) on a beach in early evening light; Carmel-by-the-Sea, California; Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) on a beach in early evening light; Carmel-by-the-Sea, California;
    Pacific Ocean coast and beach before sunset near the harbour in Santa Cruz, California, USA; Pacific Ocean coast and beach before sunset near the harbour in Santa Cruz, California, USA;
    Yosemite Falls In summer On A Clear Day, California; Yosemite Falls In summer On A Clear Day, California;
    Yosemite Waterfalls behind  Sequoias  in Yosemite National Park,California; Yosemite Waterfalls behind  Sequoias  in Yosemite National Park,California;
    Beautiful Mist in early morning , yosemite valley; Beautiful Mist in early morning , yosemite valley;
    Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California; Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California;
    Early morning light on Lake Mary at Mammoth Mountains in California; Early morning light on Lake Mary at Mammoth Mountains in California;
    Burnt Joshua Tree in Mojave Desert, California Burnt Joshua Tree in Mojave Desert, California
    Hot-air Balloons over Vineyards, Napa and Sonoma, California, USA Hot-air Balloons over Vineyards, Napa and Sonoma, California, USA
    Harbor, Catalina, Orange County and Catalina Island, California, USA Harbor, Catalina, Orange County and Catalina Island, California, USA
    AVALON, CA - SEPTEMBER 28:  Wide angle image of Avalon Harbor on Sept 28, 2008 in Avalon, Catalina Island, CA.  Catalina Island is a popular getaway for Los Angeles residents.; AVALON, CA - SEPTEMBER 28:  Wide angle image of Avalon Harbor on Sept 28, 2008 in Avalon, Catalina Island, CA.  Catalina Island is a popular getaway for Los Angeles residents.;
    California house built on stilts in water. Location: Bolinas Lagoon near San Francisco. California house built on stilts in water. Location: Bolinas Lagoon near San Francisco.
    Sunset at Moss Beach, California; Sunset at Moss Beach, California;
    Green hills and Pacific Ocean; Green hills and Pacific Ocean;
    Dramatic Sunset over San Francisco Bay and the Campanile; Dramatic Sunset over San Francisco Bay and the Campanile;
    Stinson Beach is a beach in Marin County, California, on the west coast of the United States; Stinson Beach is a beach in Marin County, California, on the west coast of the United States;
    Sonoma California Vineyards Near Sebastopol. Winery and Vineyards of Sonoma Wine County. Sonoma California Vineyards Near Sebastopol. Winery and Vineyards of Sonoma Wine County.
    Wine barrels; Shutterstock ID 121825609; Project/Title: In Focus Napa and Sonoma ebook Wine barrels; Shutterstock ID 121825609; Project/Title: In Focus Napa and Sonoma ebook
    vineyards of napa valley, usa. vineyards of napa valley, usa.
    Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood at night; Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood at night;
    LOS ANGELES, USA - OCTOBER 4: The famous Getty Villa on October 4, 2009 in Los Angeles. The design of the Getty Villa was inspired by blueprints of the ancient Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum.; LOS ANGELES, USA - OCTOBER 4: The famous Getty Villa on October 4, 2009 in Los Angeles. The design of the Getty Villa was inspired by blueprints of the ancient Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum.;
    Los Angeles during rush hour at sunset Los Angeles during rush hour at sunset
    BEVERLY HILLS - FEBRUARY 8: Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills is a shopping district famous for designer label and haute couture fashion on February 8, 2010 in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS - FEBRUARY 8: Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills is a shopping district famous for designer label and haute couture fashion on February 8, 2010 in Beverly Hills
    HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: The world famous landmark Hollywood Sign on September 3, 2011 in Hollywood, California. The sign was created as an advertisement in 1923. HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: The world famous landmark Hollywood Sign on September 3, 2011 in Hollywood, California. The sign was created as an advertisement in 1923.
    Joggers and cyclists on bicycle path and walkway along a beach; Mission Beach; San Diego, California. Joggers and cyclists on bicycle path and walkway along a beach; Mission Beach; San Diego, California.
    Botanical Building in Balboa Park. Botanical Building in Balboa Park.
    Torrey Pines Beach (Southern California, USA). Torrey Pines Beach (Southern California, USA).
    Windansea beach in San Diego. Windansea beach in San Diego.
    SAN DIEGO, USA - JUNE 11: facade of houses in the gaslamp quarter on June 11,2012 in San Diego, USA. The area is a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and dates back to 1867. SAN DIEGO, USA - JUNE 11: facade of houses in the gaslamp quarter on June 11,2012 in San Diego, USA. The area is a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and dates back to 1867.
    Alamo Square in San Francisco at night. Alamo Square in San Francisco at night.
    Title Box, Castro Theatre, San Francisco, California, USA Title Box, Castro Theatre, San Francisco, California, USA
    Hotel Triton Hotel Triton
    Cliff House, Ocean Beach, Western Shoreline, San Francisco, California, USA Cliff House, Ocean Beach, Western Shoreline, San Francisco, California, USA
    Alamo Houses, Pacific Heights and Japantown, San Francisco, California, USA Alamo Houses, Pacific Heights and Japantown, San Francisco, California, USA
    Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
    Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, San Francisco Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, San Francisco
    SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Mural in Mission District neighborhood in San Francisco on OCTOBER 04 2012 , A mural is any piece of artwork painted directly on a wall or other large permanent surface. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Mural in Mission District neighborhood in San Francisco on OCTOBER 04 2012 , A mural is any piece of artwork painted directly on a wall or other large permanent surface.
    View of the city of San Francisco from Twin Peaks on a sunny day with clouds. View of the city of San Francisco from Twin Peaks on a sunny day with clouds.
    LOS ANGELES, USA - JULY 18: View of Hollywood sign on July 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Sign is located in the Hollywood hills area of Mount Lee, built in 1923. LOS ANGELES, USA - JULY 18: View of Hollywood sign on July 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Sign is located in the Hollywood hills area of Mount Lee, built in 1923.
    Los Angeles, USA - July 12, 2011: The Sunset Strip is a mile and a half of music clubs, restaurants,cocktail bars, and celebrity hang outs that runs through the city of West Hollywood in the Los Angeles area. The area is popular with both tourists and loca Los Angeles, USA - July 12, 2011: The Sunset Strip is a mile and a half of music clubs, restaurants,cocktail bars, and celebrity hang outs that runs through the city of West Hollywood in the Los Angeles area. The area is popular with both tourists and loca
    A historically styled trolley car tram carries passengers past shoppers and tourists at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles A historically styled trolley car tram carries passengers past shoppers and tourists at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles
    Fisherman's Wharf, On the Waterfront, San Francisco, California, USA Fisherman's Wharf, On the Waterfront, San Francisco, California, USA
    Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA
    The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco, California, is a popular feature of Golden Gate Park, originally built as part of a sprawling World's Fair, the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894. Tours are offered every day by San Francisco Ci The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco, California, is a popular feature of Golden Gate Park, originally built as part of a sprawling World's Fair, the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894. Tours are offered every day by San Francisco Ci
    Tourists and locals riding the historic cable car trolley down a steep North Beach hill towards the blue ocean bay, harbor marina and Alcatraz beyond. Composite panoramic image created from four contemporaneous sequential photographs. Tourists and locals riding the historic cable car trolley down a steep North Beach hill towards the blue ocean bay, harbor marina and Alcatraz beyond. Composite panoramic image created from four contemporaneous sequential photographs.
    SAN FRANCISCO, US - OCTOBER, 19: City Lights Bookstore on October 19, 2011 in San Francisco. This independent bookstore-publisher, official historic landmark, published the poem Howl of Allen Ginsberg SAN FRANCISCO, US - OCTOBER, 19: City Lights Bookstore on October 19, 2011 in San Francisco. This independent bookstore-publisher, official historic landmark, published the poem Howl of Allen Ginsberg
    Aerial dusk view of Coit tower in downtown San Francisco, California Aerial dusk view of Coit tower in downtown San Francisco, California
    Exploratorium, San Francisco, California, USA Exploratorium, San Francisco, California, USA
    Ferry Building Marketplace / Clock Tower in San Francisco. Ferry Building Marketplace / Clock Tower in San Francisco.
    Historic schooner docked at Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco. Area is operated by US National Park service. Historic schooner docked at Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco. Area is operated by US National Park service.
    Summer crowds check out the fresh fruit and other items available at the Farmer's Market on Pier 39, located at the edge of famous Fisherman’s Wharf and the Embarcadero along San Francisco’s historic waterfront. Hugely popular, it is one of t Summer crowds check out the fresh fruit and other items available at the Farmer's Market on Pier 39, located at the edge of famous Fisherman’s Wharf and the Embarcadero along San Francisco’s historic waterfront. Hugely popular, it is one of t
    SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 24: Famous ferry building on April 24, 2014 in San Francisco, California. This 245-foot tall clock tower is the iconic waterfront landmark built in 1898. SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 24: Famous ferry building on April 24, 2014 in San Francisco, California. This 245-foot tall clock tower is the iconic waterfront landmark built in 1898.
    Observation post looking toward Alcatraz Island Observation post looking toward Alcatraz Island
    Alcatraz island famous prison in San Francisco. Alcatraz island famous prison in San Francisco.
    Cactus Gulch, Antique Arcade, Musee Mecanique, San Francisco, California, USA Cactus Gulch, Antique Arcade, Musee Mecanique, San Francisco, California, USA
    California Palace of the Legion of Honor. California Palace of the Legion of Honor.
    Grapes on the Vine; Shutterstock ID 107539832; Project/Title: In Focus Napa and Sonoma ebook Grapes on the Vine; Shutterstock ID 107539832; Project/Title: In Focus Napa and Sonoma ebook
    Winery in Napa Valley Winery in Napa Valley
    Farmer Inspecting His Ripe Wine Grapes Ready For Harvest. Farmer Inspecting His Ripe Wine Grapes Ready For Harvest.
    Napa Valley Vineyards in Autumn Napa Valley Vineyards in Autumn
    The sun glows through a light mist over leafless grape vines planted in straight rows, in a vineyard growing wine grapes, in the winter in the Napa Valley wine country in northern California, near St. Helena. The sun glows through a light mist over leafless grape vines planted in straight rows, in a vineyard growing wine grapes, in the winter in the Napa Valley wine country in northern California, near St. Helena.
    CALISTOGA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 6 2012: Trompe l'oeil mural by Carlo Marchiori on the side of a building. Historic Calistoga is a popular tourist stop at the north end of Napa Valley wine country. CALISTOGA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 6 2012: Trompe l'oeil mural by Carlo Marchiori on the side of a building. Historic Calistoga is a popular tourist stop at the north end of Napa Valley wine country.
    Castello di Amorosa, Napa valley vineyard; Castello di Amorosa, Napa valley vineyard;
    Ripe Napa Valley Grapes Ripe Napa Valley Grapes
    The rolling landscape of a Sonoma Valley, California vineyard. The rolling landscape of a Sonoma Valley, California vineyard.
    tree, sequioa national park, path, green, big, sequioa, tall tree, sequioa national park, path, green, big, sequioa, tall
    Sequoia sempervirens, the genus in the cypress family Cupressaceae. Sequoia national park. California. USA. Sequoia sempervirens, the genus in the cypress family Cupressaceae. Sequoia national park. California. USA.
    Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - APRIL 16, :The Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles on April 16, 2013.  The annex designed by architect James Ingo Freed makes the total space 720,000 sq ft LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - APRIL 16, :The Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles on April 16, 2013.  The annex designed by architect James Ingo Freed makes the total space 720,000 sq ft
    LOS ANGELES, JANUARY 13 : Grand Central Market between Broadway & Hill Streets Downtown, serving Angelenos with fresh prepared foods since 1917 on JANUARY 13, 2012; Shutterstock ID 132415979; Project/Title: World’s Best Cities for Food LOS ANGELES, JANUARY 13 : Grand Central Market between Broadway & Hill Streets Downtown, serving Angelenos with fresh prepared foods since 1917 on JANUARY 13, 2012; Shutterstock ID 132415979; Project/Title: World’s Best Cities for Food
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - CIRCA 1990'S: Japanese-American National Museum in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California; Shutterstock ID 148915628; Project/Title: 20 Ultimate Must-Dos in LA; Downloader: Melanie Marin LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - CIRCA 1990'S: Japanese-American National Museum in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California; Shutterstock ID 148915628; Project/Title: 20 Ultimate Must-Dos in LA; Downloader: Melanie Marin
    Los Angeles, USA - January 2: Art District in Downtown of Los Angeles, CA on January 2, 2015. Los Angeles, USA - January 2: Art District in Downtown of Los Angeles, CA on January 2, 2015.
    VENICE,CA - DECEMBER 18, 2013: Ocean Front Walk of Venice Beach in Venice, US. This boardwalk is 2.5 kilometer long VENICE,CA - DECEMBER 18, 2013: Ocean Front Walk of Venice Beach in Venice, US. This boardwalk is 2.5 kilometer long
    Front entrance to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Pasadena, California. Front entrance to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Pasadena, California.
    Los Angeles, USA - June 24, 2011: The world-renown Griffith Observatory at the top of the mountain in Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, USA - June 24, 2011: The world-renown Griffith Observatory at the top of the mountain in Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
    View of Pacific Coast Highway and the Santa Monica Mountains from Palisades Park, in Santa Monica, California. View of Pacific Coast Highway and the Santa Monica Mountains from Palisades Park, in Santa Monica, California.
    SANTA MONICA, USA - SEP 19: Unidentified people do sports in Santa Monica, CA on September 19, 2013. Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. ; SANTA MONICA, USA - SEP 19: Unidentified people do sports in Santa Monica, CA on September 19, 2013. Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. ;
    Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier lit up at dusk, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier lit up at dusk, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
    Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, CA May 3, 2008:  Horizontal image of the Santa Monica Pier with the prominent Ferris wheel and other thrill rides taken at dusk.; Shutterstock ID 12394999; Project/Title: Best Sunsets in America; Downloader: Melanie Marin Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, CA May 3, 2008:  Horizontal image of the Santa Monica Pier with the prominent Ferris wheel and other thrill rides taken at dusk.; Shutterstock ID 12394999; Project/Title: Best Sunsets in America; Downloader: Melanie Marin
    Venice Beach. Sunset. Summer concept. Venice Beach. Sunset. Summer concept.
    Venice Beach, sand and palmtrees, Los Angeles. Venice Beach, sand and palmtrees, Los Angeles.
    Venice Beach, CA March 8, 2008:  Painted papier mache skulls celebrating "Dia de los Muertes" (Day of the Dead) on sale at Venice Beach.; Shutterstock ID 11538886; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin Venice Beach, CA March 8, 2008:  Painted papier mache skulls celebrating "Dia de los Muertes" (Day of the Dead) on sale at Venice Beach.; Shutterstock ID 11538886; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin
    Sunset over Venice Beach in California. Sunset over Venice Beach in California.
    Big bear lake at sunset time Big bear lake at sunset time
    Olympic Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, California Olympic Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, California
    Gondolas in Lake Tahoe, California Gondolas in Lake Tahoe, California
    Fannette Island, Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe Fannette Island, Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe
    Morning on Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, California Morning on Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, California
    Lakeside boat repair in Tahoma Lake Tahoe Lakeside boat repair in Tahoma Lake Tahoe
    Pier at Sugar Pine Point State Park at Lake Tahoe Pier at Sugar Pine Point State Park at Lake Tahoe
    Donner Memorial State Park lake Donner Memorial State Park lake
    Avila beach--a very popular whale watching destination in California,  located south of San Luis Obispo and right off Pacific Coast Hwy; Avila beach--a very popular whale watching destination in California,  located south of San Luis Obispo and right off Pacific Coast Hwy;
    Mountains covered with yellow wildflowers in Death Valley National Park, California. Mountains covered with yellow wildflowers in Death Valley National Park, California.
    Landscape photographer taking pictures at sunrise in Death Valley national park in California.; Landscape photographer taking pictures at sunrise in Death Valley national park in California.;
    The Racetrack at Death Valley National Park The Racetrack at Death Valley National Park
    Gamlin Cabin, Kings Canyon national park, California; Gamlin Cabin, Kings Canyon national park, California;
    Adobe ruins of Ryan Ranch under a clear blue sky at Joshua Tree National Park, California; Shutterstock ID 26575810; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss Adobe ruins of Ryan Ranch under a clear blue sky at Joshua Tree National Park, California; Shutterstock ID 26575810; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss
    Arch Rock Joshua Tree National Park; Shutterstock ID 96719983; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss Arch Rock Joshua Tree National Park; Shutterstock ID 96719983; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss
    desert scene, joshua tree in background, Joshua Tree National Park; Shutterstock ID 139428053; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss desert scene, joshua tree in background, Joshua Tree National Park; Shutterstock ID 139428053; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss
    Sunset over Joshua Tree National Park, California, US.; Shutterstock ID 144065572; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss Sunset over Joshua Tree National Park, California, US.; Shutterstock ID 144065572; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200; Downloader: Jesse Strauss
    Cholla cactus garden Joshua Tree NP USA; Shutterstock ID 19305619; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin Cholla cactus garden Joshua Tree NP USA; Shutterstock ID 19305619; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin
    National Park, National Park,
    Joshua Tree, California Joshua Tree, California
    Scenic road through Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA Scenic road through Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
    American white pelicans on rocks, Salton sea American white pelicans on rocks, Salton sea
    Popular travel destination; Laguna Beach California, against the sunset and wildflowers in bloom Popular travel destination; Laguna Beach California, against the sunset and wildflowers in bloom
    The bronze Pinocchio as a `real boy` greets children to Disneyland. The Matterhorn mountain in the background. The bronze Pinocchio as a `real boy` greets children to Disneyland. The Matterhorn mountain in the background.
    This is the roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park. This ride is called Montezuma's Revenge. This is the roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park. This ride is called Montezuma's Revenge.
    Paramount Pictures motion picture studio entrance sign near Hollywood, California Paramount Pictures motion picture studio entrance sign near Hollywood, California
    Grauman's Chinese Theater. The theater is famous for it's celebrity hand prints cast in concrete on Hollywood Blvd. Grauman's Chinese Theater. The theater is famous for it's celebrity hand prints cast in concrete on Hollywood Blvd.
    El Capitan Theatre is a fully restored movie palace at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The theater and adjacent building is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company and as such, serves as the venue for many of the The Walt Disney Studios' film El Capitan Theatre is a fully restored movie palace at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The theater and adjacent building is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company and as such, serves as the venue for many of the The Walt Disney Studios' film
    HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 8, 2013: Hollywood and Highland complex at night.  Located along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it is among the most visited tourist destinations in Los Angeles. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 8, 2013: Hollywood and Highland complex at night.  Located along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it is among the most visited tourist destinations in Los Angeles.
    HOLLYWOOD - SEPTEMBER 4: Sharon Stone's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2011 in Hollywood, California. This star is located on Hollywood Blvd. and is one of 2400 celebrity stars.; Shutterstock ID 84786373; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: HOLLYWOOD - SEPTEMBER 4: Sharon Stone's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2011 in Hollywood, California. This star is located on Hollywood Blvd. and is one of 2400 celebrity stars.; Shutterstock ID 84786373; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader:
    Abstract of Celebrity Hand and Foot Prints Outside of Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California; Shutterstock ID 320588; Project/Title: City Apps; Downloader: Melanie Marin Abstract of Celebrity Hand and Foot Prints Outside of Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California; Shutterstock ID 320588; Project/Title: City Apps; Downloader: Melanie Marin
    Hollywood - June 2011: Hollywood sign on the hill in California valley, June 4, 2011, Los Angeles, California, USA Hollywood - June 2011: Hollywood sign on the hill in California valley, June 4, 2011, Los Angeles, California, USA
    LOS ANGELES, USA - FEBRUARY 01, 2013: View of Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles California; Shutterstock ID 188777012; Project/Title: Top 100; Downloader: Fodor's Travel LOS ANGELES, USA - FEBRUARY 01, 2013: View of Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles California; Shutterstock ID 188777012; Project/Title: Top 100; Downloader: Fodor's Travel
    Modern Architecture Detail in Los Angeles, California. Modern Architecture Detail in Los Angeles, California.
    Marin Headlands in Late Afteroon; Marin Headlands in Late Afteroon;
    Hiking trails through giant redwoods in Muir forest near San Francisco California; Hiking trails through giant redwoods in Muir forest near San Francisco California;
    Trail through Muir Woods National Monument in San Francisco, California; Trail through Muir Woods National Monument in San Francisco, California;
    A hiking trail on Mount Tamalpais just north of San Francisco, California, in Marin, leads westward.  This area has many hiking trails used for recreation and is just above Stinson Beach.; A hiking trail on Mount Tamalpais just north of San Francisco, California, in Marin, leads westward.  This area has many hiking trails used for recreation and is just above Stinson Beach.;
    Pacific Cliffs in Ano Nuevo State Reserve just south of San Francisco; Pacific Cliffs in Ano Nuevo State Reserve just south of San Francisco;
    Half Moon Bay, California, USA; Half Moon Bay, California, USA;
    Emerald Bay State Park - Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay State Park - Lake Tahoe
    Emerald Bay, Photos Taken in Lake Tahoe Area Emerald Bay, Photos Taken in Lake Tahoe Area
    Trees in a forest at the lakeside, Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, California, USA Trees in a forest at the lakeside, Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, California, USA
    Morning Mountain Mist at the Lassen Volcano; Morning Mountain Mist at the Lassen Volcano;
    Refection of Trees in Manzanita Lake Refection of Trees in Manzanita Lake
    SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 24: A Gateway Arch (Dragon Gate) on Grant Avenue at Bush Street in Chinatown on April 24, 2014 in San Francisco. It's the only authentic Chinatown Gate in North America. SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 24: A Gateway Arch (Dragon Gate) on Grant Avenue at Bush Street in Chinatown on April 24, 2014 in San Francisco. It's the only authentic Chinatown Gate in North America.
    Chinatown crowd, San Francisco, California, USA Chinatown crowd, San Francisco, California, USA
    Tin How Temple Tin How Temple
    City hall of San Francisco Civic Center at night. City hall of San Francisco Civic Center at night.
    Yerba Buena gardens,San Francisco Yerba Buena gardens,San Francisco
    Esocentric Buddha, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA Esocentric Buddha, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA
    Lombard Street hill, San Francisco, California. Lombard Street hill, San Francisco, California.
    The Painted Ladies of San Francisco, California sit glowing amid the backdrop of a sunset and skyscrapers. The Painted Ladies of San Francisco, California sit glowing amid the backdrop of a sunset and skyscrapers.
    SAN FRANCISCO - OCT 22 : View of Lombard Street in San Francisco California on October 22, 2012 , Lombard street is crookedest street in the world. SAN FRANCISCO - OCT 22 : View of Lombard Street in San Francisco California on October 22, 2012 , Lombard street is crookedest street in the world.
    Lombard Street in San Francisco Lombard Street in San Francisco
    Macondray Lane, San Francisco, California, USA Macondray Lane, San Francisco, California, USA
    California Poppies. In Ina Coolbrith Park in San Francisco California Poppies. In Ina Coolbrith Park in San Francisco
    San Francisco streets seen from Russian Hill. San Francisco streets seen from Russian Hill.
    The Wave Organ is a tourist attraction in San Francisco operated by the Exploratorium. The Wave Organ is a tourist attraction in San Francisco operated by the Exploratorium.
    Baker Beach is a state and national public beach on the Pacific Ocean coast, on the San Francisco peninsula. Baker Beach is a state and national public beach on the Pacific Ocean coast, on the San Francisco peninsula.
    Ferry boat carrying passengers in the San Francisco Bay. Ferry boat carrying passengers in the San Francisco Bay.
    The Wave Organ is a tourist attraction in San Francisco operated by the Exploratorium. The Wave Organ is a tourist attraction in San Francisco operated by the Exploratorium.
    San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach with pacific Ocean surf and waves. San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach with pacific Ocean surf and waves.
    Golden Gate, San Francisco, California, USA. Golden Gate, San Francisco, California, USA.
    The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California. The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California.
    Palm trees surround man made structures on the area known as Crissy Field in San Francisco Palm trees surround man made structures on the area known as Crissy Field in San Francisco
    Night, The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA Night, The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA
    The California Exploratorium: Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The California Exploratorium: Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
    SAN FRANCISCO, US - OCTOBER, 19: Colorful stores in Haight Street on October 19, 2011 in San Francisco. Haight Street is the main street of famous Haight-Ashbury District, with its bohemian ambiance SAN FRANCISCO, US - OCTOBER, 19: Colorful stores in Haight Street on October 19, 2011 in San Francisco. Haight Street is the main street of famous Haight-Ashbury District, with its bohemian ambiance
    Giant legs hanging out of apartment window, Haight Ashbury, San Francisco Giant legs hanging out of apartment window, Haight Ashbury, San Francisco
    Dolores Park in San Francisco, looking northeast toward downtown. Dolores Park in San Francisco, looking northeast toward downtown.
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    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEP 20: Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on September 20, 2013. Rodeo Drive is an affluent shopping district known for designer label and haute couture fashion. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEP 20: Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on September 20, 2013. Rodeo Drive is an affluent shopping district known for designer label and haute couture fashion.
    View of Northeast Los Angeles from Griffith Observatory, in Los Angeles, California. View of Northeast Los Angeles from Griffith Observatory, in Los Angeles, California.
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    Rodeo Drive /roʊˈdeɪ.oʊ/ of Beverly Hills, California is a four block stretch of road north of Wilshire Boulevard and south of S. Santa Monica Boulevard, known for its luxury-goods stores. Rodeo Drive /roʊˈdeɪ.oʊ/ of Beverly Hills, California is a four block stretch of road north of Wilshire Boulevard and south of S. Santa Monica Boulevard, known for its luxury-goods stores.
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    Pinnacles National Park in Monterey County, California. Pinnacles National Park in Monterey County, California.
    HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA,USA - JUNE 2, 2009: The Simpsons ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, California HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA,USA - JUNE 2, 2009: The Simpsons ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, California
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    Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California. Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California.
    Santa Barbara Monastery; Santa Barbara Monastery;
    View on Santa Barbara from the pier; View on Santa Barbara from the pier;
    Historic Santa Barbara county courthouse in sunny southern California.; Historic Santa Barbara county courthouse in sunny southern California.;
    Breakwater and boats at the harbor at sunset, in Santa Barbara, California. Breakwater and boats at the harbor at sunset, in Santa Barbara, California.
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    SAN SIMEON, CA, USA April 15, 2013 Hearst Castle grounds, view of the Neptune pool with large Italian cypress and marble inlay tile patio.  SAN SIMEON, CA, USA April 15, 2013 Hearst Castle grounds, view of the Neptune pool with large Italian cypress and marble inlay tile patio.
    Anglers cast their lines into the turbulent waters off a rocky point on Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California.; Anglers cast their lines into the turbulent waters off a rocky point on Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California.;
    Moonstone Beach after King / High tide.Shame Park, Park Hill, & Santa Rosa Creek Estuary can be seen in the background, on California-Central-Coast, near Cambria CA Moonstone Beach after King / High tide.Shame Park, Park Hill, & Santa Rosa Creek Estuary can be seen in the background, on California-Central-Coast, near Cambria CA
    Winter anchorage at Morro Bay, California.; Winter anchorage at Morro Bay, California.;
    Morro Rock at Morro Bay in Central California, USA. Morro Rock at Morro Bay in Central California, USA.
    Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    SAN LUIS OBISPO, USA - JULY 28, 2008: train at the train station from San Luis Obispo, USA. The Amtrak rail station opened in 1895 and was rebuild in 1942 in spanish colonial revival style. SAN LUIS OBISPO, USA - JULY 28, 2008: train at the train station from San Luis Obispo, USA. The Amtrak rail station opened in 1895 and was rebuild in 1942 in spanish colonial revival style.
    Solvang is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city of Solvang is one of the communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley.; Solvang is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city of Solvang is one of the communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley.;
    Mission Santa Ines Virgen y Martir, founded 1804, near Solvang, California Mission Santa Ines Virgen y Martir, founded 1804, near Solvang, California
    Danish town of Solvang in Santa Ynes, California Danish town of Solvang in Santa Ynes, California
    Winter vines at Firestone Winery in Los Olivos, California, USA. Winter vines at Firestone Winery in Los Olivos, California, USA.
    Residential development by water in Ventura California with modern homes and yachts boats; Residential development by water in Ventura California with modern homes and yachts boats;
    Sunrise at residential development by water in Ventura California with modern homes and yachts boats Sunrise at residential development by water in Ventura California with modern homes and yachts boats
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    Couple sits and meditates at Meditation Mount's Point overlooking the Ojai Valley, CA Couple sits and meditates at Meditation Mount's Point overlooking the Ojai Valley, CA
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    Santa Ynez, California Santa Ynez, California
    Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Carriage House hosts "Spirit of the West,", Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County, California Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Carriage House hosts "Spirit of the West,", Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County, California
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    Pismo Beach with ocean and mountains; Pismo Beach with ocean and mountains;
    Flowers, Field, Workers, Lompoc, Santa Barbara and the Central Coast, California, USA Flowers, Field, Workers, Lompoc, Santa Barbara and the Central Coast, California, USA
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